Admission requirements
Program-specific
- Students should be 18 years of age or older, or out of the public school system for at least one year.
- College assessments in reading, writing and mathematics will be required.
- All students must see an advisor for course placement and permission to register
- ESL students wishing to register in self-paced:
- Mathematics must have completed Upper Intermediate English or higher
- Physics must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher
- Biology must have completed English 059 or higher, and
- General Science must have completed Upper Advanced English or higher.
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Courses
*| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 0861 | Biology 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 0871 | Biology 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 0983 | Biology 12 Part 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 0993 | Biology 12 Part 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 0861 | Physics 11 Part 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 0871 | Physics 11 Part 2 | 4 |
| SCIE 0751 | Science 10 | 4 |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*Approved Adult Upgrading Grant may cover the cost of these classes. See Financial Aid for Applications.
| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 0 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 55 | per term |
| College initiative | 8 | per course |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 8 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 0 | |
| U-PASS | 41 |
per month subject to eligibility |
| Graduation | 0 | |
| Program specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
Apply now
After applying, please contact the CCA deparment at 604.871.7000 ext 7366
Department permission is required to register for classes in this program
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